# Minnesota State University-Mankato

Public college in Mankato, MN. IPEDS ID 173920.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/minnesota-state-university-mankato · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/minnesota-state-university-mankato.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 88% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $19,139 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 54%; beats 33% of MN colleges and 50% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $56,922; beats 38% of MN colleges and 62% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $14,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,339 |
| 30-48k | $12,750 |
| 48-75k | $15,137 |
| 75-110k | $18,921 |
| 110k+ | $22,798 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.48 years on average (33% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $56,922 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,339 | $55,279 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $12,750 | $57,120 | 3.0 years |
| 48-75k | $15,137 | $67,814 | 3.6 years |
| 75-110k | $18,921 | $84,766 | 4.5 years |
| 110k+ | $22,798 | $102,135 | 5.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $23,995 in-state; about $33,365 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $9,572 in-state, $18,942 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $11,224; books: $1,042

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: 21–25 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 8,974 applicants, 8,196 admitted, 2,407 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 88%, ACT 21–25 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 91%, ACT 22–25 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (80 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $45,193 | $103,858 | $20,500 |
| Construction Management | $75,682 | $102,090 | $26,499 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $71,742 | $95,398 | $20,625 |
| Electrical Engineering | $71,676 | $85,655 | $28,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,919 | $85,286 | $27,886 |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $64,528 | $83,115 | $28,500 |
| Engineering | $68,044 | $82,903 | $27,627 |
| Nursing | $75,655 | $82,429 | $25,257 |
| Economics | not reported | $80,795 | $21,474 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $64,005 | $80,482 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $69,861 | $74,989 | $25,234 |
| Finance | $51,248 | $74,852 | $24,233 |
| Accounting | $60,573 | $73,726 | $24,250 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $62,496 | $72,882 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $49,640 | $70,486 | $22,350 |
| Mathematics | not reported | $70,257 | not reported |
| Marketing | $44,780 | $68,772 | $25,000 |
| International Business | not reported | $68,079 | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | $65,513 | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | $49,019 | $64,585 | $25,000 |
| Biology | $37,216 | $60,198 | $26,000 |
| Political Science | not reported | $59,997 | $25,460 |
| Human Resources | $46,691 | $59,187 | $27,312 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $32,860 | $57,506 | $24,420 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $46,691 | $57,266 | $27,269 |
| Social Work | $42,915 | $56,858 | $24,250 |
| Communications | $39,798 | $56,119 | $26,000 |
| Geography | $40,553 | $56,022 | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $37,845 | $55,905 | $20,865 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | not reported | $55,396 | $25,000 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $36,220 | $54,532 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $34,925 | $52,859 | $24,000 |
| History | $39,186 | $52,550 | $27,000 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences | $33,093 | $52,041 | $25,125 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $37,880 | $52,001 | $30,325 |
| Special Education | $47,132 | $51,630 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | $42,108 | $51,618 | $27,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | $50,694 | $24,585 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $43,307 | $50,337 | $26,082 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,171 | $48,632 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | $38,717 | $47,822 | $27,000 |
| English | $25,136 | $45,688 | $25,000 |
| Dance | not reported | $37,959 | $27,000 |
| Theatre | $24,671 | $32,199 | $24,853 |
| Agricultural Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Food Science and Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Plant Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Programming | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Development and Family Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Literature | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biotechnology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Statistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Science, Technology and Society | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cognitive Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Urban Studies / Affairs | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dietetics | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $103,400 (Mankato, MN), $101,510 (MN), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Communications → Public relations specialist: median wage $63,740 (Mankato, MN), $68,620 (MN), $74,750 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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